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March 22 2008

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A photograph of a shrine with a devotee in orange robes standing at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, head slightly bowed. Behind a shiva lingam draped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands, two large deity murtis stand on a raised platform, one wearing an orange turban and the other a pink and gold sari-style garment, both garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a red-robed doll-like figure with flower garlands sits in front of the lingam. An ornate gold-framed niche and a red cloth hang in the background.2008-03-22A photograph of a temple ritual at an outdoor shrine decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands. A young man in orange robes and a gold necklace holds a brass lamp with an orange cloth on its base. Beside him, a person in orange robes with long dark hair leans forward, arm extended toward a large gold kalasha on a flower-draped altar. Behind them stands a deity murti with a crown and jewelled gold ornaments, and a seated goddess-like figure in red and gold sari with a garland, and a blue-draped figure in front. Purple and white garlands wrap the altar. Two people are visible, performing puja.2009-12-24March 22 20082008-03-22December 24 20092009-12-24March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in purple, yellow, red and green, framing two deity murtis under a gilded arch. A woman in a red and pink sari stands at the centre, offering a lamp or arati to the murtis. An orange-robed priest with a shaved head and an orange shawl stands at left holding a vessel, beside a white-clad priest with a shaved head and white markings on his arms. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small figure in red is seated at the base of the shrine.2011-12-12A man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a white flower garland stands at the left, reaching toward a large black shiva lingam draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers. Behind the lingam, golden deity murti with raised hands and ornate jewellery are adorned with more flower garlands. Gold ornaments and green gemstone pendants hang on the lingam. The orange-clad figure has a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and the scene is lit warmly in a temple setting. Appearance-based label: a person in the lead role of the temple ritual, performing a pratyaksha pada puja style abhishekam offering.2011-12-11March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a decorated deity murti pair on a raised altar, adorned with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. The central figure wears a red crown and ornaments, and a beside figure wears a crown and pink-and-gold garment. In front, a small seated figure in orange clothing and a red-and-white garland is decorated with flowers. Two standing attendants in saffron and orange clothes face the altar; the nearer one, a woman with long dark hair in an orange garment, holds a plate. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a green banana leaf appears at the right edge. Stone pillars frame the shrine.2013-01-01A man in saffron-orange robes stands at the left, wearing an orange turban, a gold pendant on a beaded necklace, and a floral garland of white and pink flowers; he raises his right hand in a blessing gesture. Behind him are two large deity murti figures with gold crowns and ornate jewelled necklaces, one in an orange turban and one in a red-brown and teal sari with a crown, set against a backdrop of yellow, red and white flower garlands. A decorated offering arrangement with flower garlands and a gold-framed plate lies in front of the figures. Stone pillars frame the shrine.2007-12-30Photo of an outdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands in yellow, pink, purple and green. Two golden deity murtis, one in a red and gold garment with a crown and the other in red with silver jewellery, are seated under a gold arch. A standing woman in orange robes with a long gold necklace rings a handbell and holds a small oil lamp before them. In the foreground, a garlanded golden kalasha-like vessel rests on a white cloth. Behind to the right, a bearded man in orange clothing stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a plate of offerings sits on a table.2008-12-26November 11 20172017-11-11